Planners organizing an ag event in the Midwest certainly have a large field of choices to plow, whether putting together a large-scale farming expo,

By lifting all restrictions on June 30—with a

While drive-to meetings may appear to be less complicated and more budget-friendly than those involving air travel, planners charged with these

For planners with the expertise of a seasoned negotiator, the aptitude of a skillful attorney and a thorough understanding of the hotel business

MidAmerica casino resorts no longer have to gamble when it comes to attracting meeting professionals.Whether it’s a mutiflag salute for our

Sporting events score high for the economies of North Carolina’s Charlotte and neighboring Cabarrus County. Major league action includes

Event service professionals have always been at the heart of events.  We put out fires, adjust on the fly and juggle multiple items at a time

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Late nights packed with all-you-can-eat feasts and bottomless drinks are typically the first two things to come to mind when someone mentions the

Donna WestIndependent Meeting Planner and Travel ConsultantDW Consulting & Lighthouse Travel & ToursSanta Clara, Calif. Do you find that

You probably wouldn’t expect a former shipyard to be the perfect place for a conference, but challenging expectations is the mission of the

Planners who handle the many moving parts it takes to execute a large-scale meeting should appreciate the group effort that’s required to stage

While their geographical settings are classified as desert, Arizona and New Mexico are anything but food deserts. These Southwestern states produce

 Whether it’s building a solar-powered vehicle or creating a model for an energy-efficient city, team-building activities are heading in an eco-

With audience engagement a pressing priority these days, it’s little wonder if traditional approaches to everything from tradeshow set-ups to

Remember back when an inviting pool area and a decent restaurant were all the lures we expected at a resort?While traditional amenities like splashy

#InlineArticleRectangle{display:none;} ESPA’s Paola Bowman, destination services manager for the Arlington CVB, and Jamie Huckleberry, director

Get ready, the Millennials are changing the concept of luxury in both direct and subtle ways. The same generation that brought us Facebook, Instagram

Golf takes too long. It’s difficult to play. Attendees would rather go to the spa… The list of reasons for avoiding golf at meetings and

There’s nothing worse than spending money on a new piece of technology that doesn’t work.Whether it’s because your attendees don